Lai da Curnera

Lai da Curnera is a dam built in 1966 across a high mountain valley in Graubünden, standing 153 meters tall with a crown length of 350 meters. The water is managed through a network of pipes connecting to two other nearby lakes, forming an integrated system for regional water storage.

The dam was constructed in the mid-20th century during the 1960s to control water flow and support regional water management. Since its completion, it has shaped the water infrastructure of the region and become a technical landmark of alpine engineering.

The area around this reservoir is deeply tied to hiking traditions and outdoor recreation, where visitors come to experience the landscape on foot. The dam has become a symbol of regional efforts to work with nature while preserving the connection to the land.

Access is by foot on a path from Passtarasse that takes about one and a half hours, as the road to the dam is closed to vehicles. The route is suitable for strollers, making it family-friendly, and parking is available at Passtarasse on the Oberalp Pass road.

The water is managed through an underground network of pipes connecting this lake with two other reservoirs in neighboring valleys, a hidden feat of alpine engineering. This concealed system allows water to be transported between mountains and used for both hydroelectric power and regional supply.